Leupold, Nikon, Zeiss, Burris. Like Swarovski and Schmidt & Bender, but haven't spent the bucks for those yet.

Gear I cannot live without:

My Zeiss Conquest binoculars. They blow away the competition. Took them to Iraq with me and everyone wanted to borrow them.

My best hunting tip:

Shoot straight! (i.e., practice). Use enough gun for the job; but one you're not afraid to shoot. Too many people suffer from "magnumitis" thinking they need the biggest, baddest cannon on the planet. NOT SO! Just put an adequate bullet in the breadbasket, and you'll have meat on the table every time!